Talk a walk with Morning Edition host Jay Moran to see Unearthing Erie County, with WNY artists digging into archive photos at the CEPA Gallery. Also, hear of support for geothermal homes is in the NYS budget, and a top doctor in Ontario is suggesting a return of mask mandates there.

Nursing homes expect more money for Medicaid reimbursements in the new state budget - but they say it’s still not in line with what they lost due to COVID-19. And speaking of “not far enough”, critics are weighing in on state ethics reforms in the new NYS budget too.

If it’s Friday, It’s Theater Talk- today with a trip to NYC, and closings and openings around WNY. Starbucks workers get another unionized store in greater Buffalo, the state budget includes some changes to bail reform, and Erie County unveils plans for air scrubbers in each classroom

Today, hear Dr. Nancy Nielsen MD say that vaccine fatigue is a factor that professionals must fight. Also, Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt brings you a state budget update.

A look at the need for more funding of home care for the disabled in the NYS budget and a Women's Wednesday conversation with Capt. Lara Morrison, the first female commander at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Also, looking for COVID in the region’s sewers, a new contract for nursing home workers who went on strike last month in Lewiston, and the community and police connection in mental health incidents.

Nursing homes now have to have mandated staffing levels- but WBFO’s Tom Dinki says there’s still some questions about enforcement of the new law. And a look at what the disabled community is still hoping for in the late NYS budget.

If it’s Friday, it’s Theater Talk—today with Anthony and Peter on “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Shea's, "Stage Kiss" at ICTC and more. Also, the press for a community benefit agreement that will help the city even with a new Bills stadium not being located downtown. And those new congressional districts the state drew up have been thrown out by a judge.

The debate over bail reform and it’s recent role in discussion of three Buffalo police shot on Tuesday night. Also why Buffalo’s police chief says they couldn’t have just not let the suspect accused of shooting those three go . KarenDewitt's Daily report from Albany, and a look at if a new football stadium in Orchard Park could also be for “Futbol”

Today, 1-on-1 with NYS Atty. General Tish James. Also hear Seneca Nation President Matthew Pagels on state moves that jeopardize the nation’s payroll. Albany looks again at ethics reform, and the Buffalo Bisons are gearing up for their season opener.

An agreement to construct a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills was announced Monday, and leaders negotiating the deal say it’s a good one that keeps an important economic generator in Western New York. Local advocates are pushing back on Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to bail reform, suggesting she’s giving in to “fear mongering.” The state’s budget deadline is Friday, and as WBFO Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports, the issues are less about spending and more about policy.